A Purple Cow, a Monkey and a Possum: Mike Lewis, Managing Director and Chris Weed, Marketing Director of Destra Capital
EPISODE SUMMARY
Mike and Chris both discuss the importance of their respective coaching jobs and how it correlates with success in business. They talk about ow failing is an important cornerstone in the journey to success, the power of networking and how it works from sports, business, and even a music career. They also discuss staying relevant and active to contribute to each other's success.
They both left Wheaton and ended up coming back because their roots were here and wanted the experience of growing up in Wheaton for their own children.
SHOW CONTRIBUTORS
Destra Capital
Fairhaven Wealth Management
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
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